storytelling – Daniel Stiel

Peter Brock + the 1963 Lola GT Mk6 Prototype

Another incredible car on display at the 2020 Dr George Car Show was this 1963 Lola GT Mk6 prototype, the first of three designed by Lola’s Eric Broadley.

Eric was then hired by Ford in 1963 to design the Ford GT40. Ford bought this very Lola GT from Broadley to test components of the new GT40.

Joining the Lola GT on Saturday in Indian Wells, California was legendary American race car designer Peter Brock, who was on hand autographing copies of his book, The Road to Modena: Origins and history of the Shelby – DeTomaso P70.

This Lola GT Mk6 prototype has been owned since 1965 by Allen Grant, one of Carroll Shelby’s first employees and a driver on the Shelby American team that won the 1965 World GT Championship driving the Cobra Daytona Coupes.

What a treat it was to see the Lola, meet Mr. Brock, listen to his stories, and snag a copy of his book!

Remember that time you told your best #wildebeest joke and the only one who laughed was the #lion?

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It started with Ferruccio #Lamborghini

Palm Desert.

Waiting.

Crossing on the Balboa Island Ferry first thing this morning.

Operating continuously since 1919, the Balboa Island Ferry crosses the 800 feet between Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula. Without the ferry, the trip is over 6 miles each way.

Little Red Wagon.

Between a rock and a hard place.

On the face of a cliff a brittle brush takes hold.

The case of Roy’s Motel & Cafe

After a long day of driving west on Route 66, the sparking sign of Roy’s Motel & Cafe against the setting sun was too irresistible to ignore. So, he pulled over and rented a room. The next morning, all that was left was his Mustang GT idling in the parking lot. The driver was never found. A true story.